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New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Long Island Duck Promotion Program Files


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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
The Long Island Duck Farmers' Cooperative appealed to the Department of Agriculture and Markets for assistance in increasing consumption of ducklings. Series consists of correspondence with retailers, industry representatives, government, allied industry, extension service, farm bureau, service organizations, media, and others. Also included are recipes, food pictures, syndicated articles, radio and television scripts, press kits, and news clippings.
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Long Island duck promotion program files
Quantity:

2 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1960-1970
Series Number:
A4265

Arrangement

Alphabetical by subject.

Administrative History

The Long Island duck promotion program began in October, 1960, when the Long Island Duck Farmers Cooperative appealed to the Department of Agriculture and markets for assistance in recovering from a disastrous marketing situation.

Commissioner Donald J. Wickham, Assistant Director for the Division of Marketing, John L Matheson, Chief Marketing Representative, Leslie Driggs, and other marketing representatives informed New York State retailers of the situation and their assistance was requested to help increase the consumption of ducklings.

Scope and Content Note

The promotion program files contain correspondence with retailers as well as with representatives of industry, government, allied industry, extension service, farm bureau, service organizations, news media, and others..

Also included in the files are promotional materials such as recipes, food pictures, syndicated articles, radio and television scripts, press kits, and clippings. Surveys and progress reports of the Long Island Duck Farmers Marketing Committee for the development of a long range marketing program are also included.

Custodial History

This series was originally accessioned as collection #702, boxes 8-9.

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

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Detailed Description

Contents Box

Accretion: A4265-78
Long Island Duck Promotion Program Files - Award - Nomination for Distinguished Service Unit Award to Promotion Material 1
Promotion Material to Telephone Survey 2